Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Huntington, NY

...need help breaking the barriers that prevent them from reading effectively. As a writer I have many techniques to assist students in learning to produce topnotch papers in any genre. I am an expert test taker. In 2005, along with other educators, I assisted the New York City Department of Education in developing curriculum to help teachers improve their own students’ test taking strategies. I know the tricks of how to do well when taking...

...keys to any successful academic pursuit. I begin by gaining students' trust and then take that trust into deeper, more nuanced work. I was raised in rural Idaho, and moved to New York City in 2005. Since then, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Spain, France, New Mexico, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. I have a B.A. in English from the University of Washington, and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania - from where...

I am a recent college graduate with a great understanding on what curriculum for middle school, high school, and college math looks like today. I focus on engagement and learning math through steps, and also tackle standardized test prep.

...at New Pond Farm in Redding, Connecticut. I helped teenaged actors struggle through difficult passages of iambic pentameter in Twelfth Night and Macbeth. The goal was not only to understand but ultimately even enjoy yes, enjoy Shakespeares dense and often bewildering sonnets, comedies, and tragedies. My hobbies including playing ukulele and chess. I am pursuing a career as a playwright, and have shown original work in New York at The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, SoHo...

...subject, but I am also interested in tutoring History and SAT prep. In my own experience writing is the superlative avenue of expression, and reading the premier pathway to wisdom and perspective. Education is, in my opinion, the greatest good there is, and I hope to foster a similar appreciation in my students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, for both pleasure and knowledge. I also enjoy going on long walks, listening to music,...

I have been teaching French for 8 years and I have a master's degree in computer science from New York University. I love working with students and getting them excited to learn new skills. I have a personable and patient approach to students.

...I'm currently a 5th grade teacher at a public school in my hometown. I love to make learning fun, because that's how I learn best. And I want that for my students as well. There's joy in learning and even more when you understand how and why things work. I dedicate myself to breaking things down in pieces that I understand and make learning as fun and relatable as possible. I'm passionate about teaching and...

...learning styles and the varying needs of different students is something that I aim to do at all times; there is no one-size-fits-all method to learning. Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions,...

...Tufts University and a bachelors degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. I have five years of tutoring experience with middle schoolers all the way up to graduate students and have been both a preschool teacher and a teaching assistant for college courses. I enjoy explaining new concepts and helping students engage with new material. My tutor philosophy focuses initially on diagnosing the student's problem areas and then working step-by-step to improve their...

...becoming a building supervisor where I was a member of the administrative team responsible for over 900 pre-kindergarten to eighth grade students. I am extremely excited to be tutoring for Varsity Tutors and to build a wonderful learning community. As a teacher resource coordinator of special education, I believe all children have the ability to learn and have the right to an appropriate education. This belief has driven me throughout my career and motivated me...

...in this program serving as a mentor and tutor for local high school students in SAT prep, high school English, Math and Science courses, and in college essay writing/admissions. Throughout my academic career, I have looked to tutoring services to give me the guidance and confidence needed to navigate my courses and perform well. I have learned that efforts are most successful if delivered in a way that people can understand. Everyone learns differently and...

I'm an Ivy League graduate with over 10 years of teaching experience. I began my career teaching at Auburn University. The majority of my work has been at online colleges and in private tutoring. One of the things I strive for is to create an individualized experience for each student to help them reach their potential. A student is a person not a number, and each has their own strengths and learning style.

...want all my students to feel the same way. When students have a good time learning, they learn better and achieve more. In my experience, helping students explore their own creativity and build their critical thinking skills can help them excel in all subjects. Every student has their own learning style, and every learning style can be successful. I get to know what my students enjoy and what drives them, and help them align their...

...psychology, which both emphasize connecting with other people. This skill is also essential in tutoring. My mother is Argentine and my father is from the United States, and I am fluent in Spanish and English. Having parents from two different countries has also ensured I am comfortable around different cultures and types of people. I'm excited to work with you and your families! Let me know if you have any other questions.... A student needs to...

Thank you for considering me for your tutoring needs. My professional life has been dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential as a classroom teacher, personal tutor, and coach. Of one thing I am convinced, ALL students have the capacity to learn...the trick is in finding the process by which that learning is accepted and able to be utilized by the student when needed. Kindest regards, Scott Colvin

...a UC Berkeley grad, I have taught in NYC public schools, and have led private tutoring sessions in various subjects. I am always available to answer any questions the student may have post-sessions. I come from a long line of educators (two grandparents and both my parents!). From them I have learned the importance of building the student up, to always instill confidence in his or her own abilities through guidance and one-on-one practice. This...

I am currently a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. I am majoring in Biology and hope to enter medical school following my completion of college. I am passionate about math and science and enjoy teaching these subjects to students having difficulty. I am patient and know how to impart information in an understandable way.... I believe in patience, positive reinforcement, and learning through repetition.... I'd first encourage the exchange of personal information so...

As a psychology and philosophy double major turned lawyer, I am highly interested in all manner of scholarly pursuits. Be it Elon Musks's neuro-link or the effects of climate change on our society and laws, I'm interested and love learning about it and discussing it with others.

I am an extremely driven, patient, and kind person who is dedicated to learning and helping others learn! Everyone has the potential to do great and learn, its just a matter of finding your individual learning style, and I am here to help with that!

...the classroom. I have a New York State teaching certification and a master's degree in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) from the Relay Graduate School of Education. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College, graduating in 2014. I have spent much of my time in the last 12 years teaching and coaching kids of all ages and backgrounds. My content knowledge spans all subjects for elementary education, with a focus in English and Math....